Court archive
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2026-03-18 · Ballina, Mayo
The jury in Liam O'Leary's Central Criminal Court murder trial has been discharged after the judge said an 'unfortunate situation' meant the proceedings could not continue. O'Leary denies murdering 58-year-old John Casserly at a Peter McVerry Trust housing unit in Ballina in October 2024. The case will return to court on April 15, and the jurors…
2026-03-13 · Ballina, Mayo
Liam O'Leary told gardaí he acted in self-defence after Mr Casserly allegedly came at him with a knife. Prosecutors told the jury that Mr Casserly died after a violent attack at an apartment in Ballina. O'Leary has pleaded not guilty to murder, and the trial continues before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and a jury.
2026-03-12 · Ballina, Mayo
Declan Forde denied seeing John Casserly assault murder accused Liam O'Leary with a metal pole before the witness and his mother fled their Ballina apartment. O'Leary has pleaded not guilty; the trial continues before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and a jury.
2026-03-11 · Ballina, Mayo
Joanna Forde told a murder trial that she and her son fled their Ballina apartment after Liam O'Leary entered and refused to leave. O'Leary has pleaded not guilty to murdering John Casserly, and the trial continues.
2026-03-10 · Ballina, Mayo
The Central Criminal Court heard prosecution evidence describing John Casserly's death in Ballina as involving serious violence. Liam O'Leary denies murder, and the trial continues before Ms Justice Melanie Greally and a jury.